We are DONE. Is this the end of RV Life?
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- Опубліковано 1 сер 2024
- We've been living full time in our renovated RV for almost two years, but we have finally hit a wall. We have realized that we can NOT continue living in this RV. What are we going to do next? Follow along to watch us figure it out.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:47 RV Tire Fail
5:06 RV Shopping
13:18 The reality of RV life
16:52 Struggling with making a decision
21:56 Changing the tire
30:02 We've made ONE decision
33:45 Picking up RV Parts
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Who are we?
We’re Victoria & Craig, a full-time travel couple currently living the RV lifestyle! In 2021, we realized life was too short to wait to chase our dreams, so we purchased a used fifth wheel camper and completely renovated it. After selling our house in Florida, we set off on our journey as full-time RVers. Full time RV living has taken us across the United States, Baja Mexico, and Canada, where we’ve fallen in love with boondocking in stunning locations and living an epic adventure travel lifestyle. In 2023, we upgraded to a brand new Brinkley RV Model Z 3100.
Join us as we explore new destinations and embark on new adventures. From hiking, rock climbing, and paddle boarding to surfing, off-road exploring, and cooking around a campfire, we live our travel couple lifestyle to the fullest! Subscribe to our channel (bit.ly/3JF0VmZ) and come along on our adventure travel life!
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I want to correct you on 1 point. You and Craig are the BEST RV sales tour people I have ever seen. Thank you for frank observations about quality.
lol thanksss 🤣 You know you're bound to hear it like it is with Craig around
Totally agree! Love watching you both and your comments are always so real plus you’re both seemingly so down to Earth!!!
Completely agree!
So easy to lose sight of economics. If the foundation of your rug is solid, would even $10k make good sense if it gave solid cosmetic , and mechanical redo. 10k would do nothing on a new or late model RV. Life changes when Debt increases. Good luck with decision.
@@frankquintiliani9397 it’s a good point if we felt $10k would have extended the life of the rig beyond 1-2 more years before we ended up trading it in anyways for something new, which we really just didn’t see happening. I do think $10-$12K would have kept it alive a year or two more but then we’d be right back where we were with buying something else and so it really comes down to how long is that $10K going to get you for decisions like these. Also, the value of our quality of life definitely played a role here too.
Don't go into debt. Just fix what needs fixed and upgrade what needs upgraded.
One thing that is true with an RV (for non rich people) is you will either be paying a bank note or a repair bill. If you want neither then you shouldn't own an RV. Pros and Cons to both.
@@murrkem8239Truth 🙌🏻
You guys are my favorite rv you tubers to watch . Some of the other creators complain about every little thing and can’t fix anything on their own . Bought a 22’ Rockwood Minilite travel trailer new in 2016 and only had 1 problem that I fixed myself. It was the control circuit board on the water heater . Lived in it 2.5 years and sold it when covid hit . Don’t buy anything that was made after covid hit . The manufactures figured out how to build them even cheaper .
Thank you so much. I agree covid really lowered the standards on rvs, which already had low standards.
Agree 100% !
I found you guys a few months ago and I’m catching up on all your videos. I can honestly say y’all are my favorite RV channel! Keep up the great work!
Thank you! That is really nice to hear.
My husband and I just got our small RV a month ago. We went with a grey wolf Cherokee 26BDGH. We started following you guys to get some knowledge we found you guys to be so fun and inspiring. Victoria always with a smile despite some issues you guys encounter. Always looking forward to your videos. Thank you guys for motivating and teaching us a lot 💕
We bought a 28yo 40ft diesel pusher class A, built in the days when RVs were built with quality in mind, it has a real truck chassis/drivetrains designed to run 500,000 miles. Interior is all solid wood walls and cabinetry. So far we have invested 1/2 what you paid for your used 5th wheel.
So sorry for your problems. I really like how you guys remain calm and look for problem solutions, while accepting bad news with grace. It will get better.
Thank you for the encouragement!! 😄
Discount Tire is awesome. I've been using them since the late 1980's and have never had an issue with them warrantying tires under their certificate program.
I just wish I knew about them sooner in life, lol.
@@wildrvlife their warranty used to be for the life of the tire, but now I think its the sooner of tire life or 2 years, which ever comes first
Outdoors RV Backcountry Series 20BD would have everything you need & no more worries over slides.
As for the slide parts, you might try to contact Lippert yourselves and try to negotiate the return.
That is a good idea.
Going back and watching your older videos, I love your positive attitudes❤ thank you for always being a joy to watch and follow on your journey. Can't believe what people pay for camper vans😳
I really appreciate your channel guys. We just dropped our trailer off after an accident and definitely understand how frustrating all this can be when you are a full timer like us and y'all. Keep on truckin and hope we see you out here now that you are back in the states!
You guys are great. Love how you show the challenges of RV life unlike other channels. My travel trailer is a POS as well. They are all built so cheaply.
You guys have a big enough truck, look at travel trailers. You can NOT have 2 dogs and no space and expect to be happy with your smaller spaces. Travel trailers offer lots of space and are not as large and heavy as a 5th wheel. And are cheaper. Grand Design is the best built on the market and ours has held up great. Just a thought
BETTER CHECK YOU STATEMENT ABOUT GRAND DESIGN, "NOT THE REAL TRUTH".
Hi guys.. I was having a bad day today until I saw your video... I feel better now..❤... You guys are so brave... Jeanne Would have said..oops... Don't know why it caught fire at a rest area... Happy Birthday Victoria... Craig.. With all the problems of that RV... And she is always smiling... She's a keeper... We are looking forward to your next video... Thank you For making me feel better... Stay safe...J&A
You guys made the right decision. Can't wait to "see" your new rig. Miss you guys- K and M
Thank you!!
I'll be looking for updates daily. You two are so real... good and bad!! Hang in there!
Thank you!! 😁
I went back and forth for about 2 years and to the Tampa show twice (and I think we all drooled over that Brinkley 😍). I decided on every type of RV at one time or another (except class A), and finally landed on a 25 foot Airstream that I'm picking up on Friday. It's classic, well-made (tho not perfect by any means), has the composite floors, and is small enough to fit in most places. Good luck on your decision! Love your channel!
You guys are absolutely amazing for keeping up such a happy attitude after having that metal fall down and hit that tire. I’m still so surprised you didn’t let the people at the RV manufacturer have it for all the problems that you’ve had since you bought this hundred thousand dollar trailer.!
I have owned a motorhome for close to 10 years now and the thing is 20 years old and I haven’t had a fraction of the problems that you’ve had with that trailer in just a couple years. And the problems you have are pretty big problems like the slide out not going in easily! That tire problem! Charging problems! Water problems, my gosh
Love the background music as you’re repairing the loose metal liner. So glad you have the Brinkley now too!
I like hearing your thoughts on the RVs. Your perspective as full timers, as well as your honesty and sense of style is refreshing. I hope you start reviewing lots more!
Small motorhomes will be tough as full timers. I'm excited to hear what you go with! We've been very interested in the Brinkley brand, so it'll be nice if you go that route so I can see the pros and cons :D. I'm excited to see what you decide on!
This was one of the best vids yall have made. You gave a lot of good information (Discount tire warranties, replacing tire how to, what to look for in an rv, etc.) and kept things real and interesting. Great work.
My bad just looked at the date. I am sure you have already purchased the new one. Hope you got a good one and wish you the best.
Feel for you guys! Went to Alaska last year with a two year old 5th wheel and on the return trip we totaled the 5th wheel at destruction bay. The frame cracked horizontally on both sides. No trouble, we had the frame welded and returned home. I still use the 5th wheel.
oh nooo, so glad you're able to still use it! I bet that was a crazy "adventure"!
From Walmart I use a 5 ton bottle jack/stand combo. Reduces amount of space used and works perfect on all terrains.
Our ‘RV’ of choice is a ‘78 30’ Argosy that is pretty original. A lot of that construction was not real great because they were going after making it as light as possible. As a result our RV is all aluminum. Found out that we could do a lot more in the interior than we ever thought. Most of our work has been upgrading the materials used to make the “decor”. We’re about to begin full-time RVing at retirement age. Highly looking forward to it!! Good luck to you!
Just bought a 2024 Keystone Bullet Crossfire BL1900RD24 (our first). YA'LL are scaring me. But im gonna keep watching.
Love the videos. You guys rock! 🇨🇦
We just bought a 2014 Kodiak dutchman. It was used and in decent shape. We are happy with it. We went with a 2 year loan. The overall experience went well. The saleswoman was great. It was a no pressure sale. Unlike camping world which we never even went to look in person, called about 10 to 15 times a day and it wasn't even the local dealer. Why they would call from hundreds of miles away....... blows my mind. I guess sales were down. Love your videos
So sorry for your problems. I’ve been in the same spot with my RV. Go with another Fifth Wheel, since you’re use to one now. Y’all are great people. Hope you make the right decision for yourself.
Thank you so much!! I'm sorry to hear you're going through something similar. It can get stressful.
We've been doing the full time RV life thing for 6 years. Your maintenance is a little more than usual, but about what you would see living in the rig full time and on the move alot. I'm constantly fixing things in mine and running screws back in. Tackling the repairs yourself would definitely help save time and costs. Or use a mobile mechanic for the big stuff. As far as choosing the right rig, I would keep the 5th wheel. I have noticed those that select small rigs and/or vans do not last long doing RVing full time. It's just too cramped. Larger 5th wheels make better homes on the road. If there is a location you want to be that won't fit the larger rig, just choose the closest one that will and drive your tow vehicle to the attraction. We do a lot of boondocking in ours since we added the solar/Victron/Battleborn setup and that makes boondocking 150% more like home.
Outdoors RV makes some decent travel trailer/fifth wheels...give them a look....
Loved the edit job. I laughed pretty good. Thanks. Keep up the good work.
❤ your videos! You both (& fur babies) are a delight to watch what full time RV journeys & adventures bring for you. I started out small 24’ RV and worked my way up twice to a larger rig as I too have two large dogs. The extra space made all the difference. So that would be a concern… if you downsize will you miss the extra space? I recently bought an RV from National Indoor RV Centers in Surprise, Arizona. I cannot recommend them highly enough, they deserve 10 stars on their customer service, sales, even recent fiberglass bodywork (tire shop employee rolled in to my RV). They are more family oriented and with any warranty or service work they are in constant communication. They are a great dealership to work with. Happy travels and thanks so much for your great videos!
Oh I absolutely love hearing good things about a dealership experience! I know it doesn’t always go that pleasantly so that is good to know! The space is definitely a concern for us, especially with the dogs…and the fact that we love our toys like paddle boards too!
you may want to put some brackets supporting the metal up. drill through the frame and attach the brackets to the frame and the metal strip.
You all are the best RB tour people.
Hugs. We’re old enough now that we’ve had similar situations many times. No fun at all. I know you’ll make it through and I know you’ll figure it out. My encouragement would be to stay out of debt and Craig fix that rv up the best you can for a sale. Then keep it or sell it to buy a used one that you like. Choose the right thing even if it’s the more difficult choice. It’s time to pass this well used hunk on without getting submerged in debt. Thanks for sharing your life with us.
Just a suggestion on the metal plate above the tire. You may be able to weld on some angle brackets to frame that’ll hold the metal up and stop the screws from pulling through the wood
We just went through all the mental gyrations you guys are going through. We landed on an early 2000s class A and traded our F250 for a Jeep. The quality of the class A motor homes built from 2000 to 2008 is incredible. It’s pretty easy to find a coach that has been well maintained for under $60,000.
Love the energy and problem solving attitude, my recommendation is for you guys to repair the slide, you have the energy and knowledge to do it, do some tide up with the drawers, that shouldn't take too long, then sale it at a better price, and much quicker, and now you will have more money to use towards buying something better.
Good luck, looking forward to see what you guys deside.
Thank you!
Awe love that space age cafe… it one of my childhood memories and I’m in my 60’s😮 now!
Irene Iron just posted a video of their new Alliance 5th wheel. Perfect for what you could use! Do not even consider trading, you will be paying them to take it. Sell it for what you can get and currently new ones are being discounted up to 35% if no trades.
Happy Birthday!!🎉🎉🎉
You guys - so sorry about all the issues. Honestly, we decided on what rig to get by watching as many rv tours and rv travel videos as possible. It's a 34ft rear living 5th wheel and we still like it although it would be nice if it was 4-5 ft shorter. Since you live in it and have 2 dogs I don't see how you could go smaller than a short fifth wheel. The basement space comes in handy. Also then you have a bedroom door in case Craig needs to make a call. We love Discount Tire. Central America? I hope the conditions are better there than Mexico. After watching people traveling in Mexico with RVs there's no way I would take ours to Mexico or anywhere south of there. We're wishing you luck, sending prayers, and will be watching to see what you decide.
Thank you so much! I think the roads are actually worse there than mexico. So we would probably only try in a very small rig.
Man, I feel your pain Craig. I repaired the kitchen slide in our 5th wheel. Bought the parts, jacked up the slide and sold the trailer afterward. Watched plenty of videos for the repairs and researched the country for our next 5th wheel. Hang in there guys. U guys will learn plenty from this. Just glad u guys are safe and have each other to lean on. Take care and travel safe. My wife and I enjoy your content. 🌮 🍺 ⛱️ 🌊
Thank you so much!!
We went from a 2016 29' Grand Design Reflection to a 2021 38' Solitude S Class. We enjoy the upgrade so far.
Nice congratulations!
I’d recommend Arctic Fox or Outdoors Rv since they are 4 season and have off road chassis.
Happy Birthday Beautyful 🤩
Whatever you choose make sure it is spec's as "full time" it should say it on the label. Sales will tell you everything is full time, but you want to see it on the MFG label. 🙏🙏 enjoy the process! ❤
Your attitudes toward adversity is admirable. It is an inspiration to us all. The small challenges you face each day and your cheerful responses are refreshing to us all. We have been rving for nearly eighteen years, and we have had our challenges too. I'd like to think we've handled those as well as you have, but we were not on camera. Keep up the inspiring quests!
Thank you so much for this great compliment! I know we don’t always keep a smile on our face but we do try to approach all the challenges as a part of the “adventure” and it is always QUITE the adventure! 😅
I'm shocked that they didn't use something like liquid nails and then screws for the metal slide guard over the tires. As for the wire support, the stock ones seem to break every few years. I fabricated my own with some vinyl fence stripping and some 1/4 rubber material and it's been lasting longer than the stock parts.
JMHO. I think buying new is a little crazy. We’ve owned a 5th wheel and now a motorhome (05 country coach). For both purchases we had our max price we were willing to pay and then set out to buy the best quality/condition our budget allowed. We found something with solid bones that we can update
I hope you find the perfect RV for you guys. looking at all the repairs needed, I would be looking for a different RV also. I’m so thankful you didn’t have a blowout on that tire😮😮!! And, Happy Birthday Victoria!!
Thanks for being real! They are ridicules expensive!
1st thing, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!🎈🎊🎁
Take a look a couple years old GD! I’ve nothing but good things about their service department and talking you through any issues you may have. The mid bunk models would be a great option to turn into a office.
Please get a impact wrench that works off the batteries you already have… I was feeling your pain trying to get those lug nuts busted loose!!! I’m surprised you didn’t get your knuckles busted!!
And get a torque wrench from Harbor Freight!
We have looked at some nice grand designs. They are an option. I have an electric impact, but it was buried in our storage. Normally, I can bust them loose pretty quick lol.
Happy Birthday, good luck on getting your RV fixed, Or buying a new one.
Thank you so much!!
I just added your channel to my list. If you keep up a little maintenance every week, things like your drawers and cabinets would be fine. I had one drawer on my 2016 TT get a loose bottom. So while I had my gorilla glue and clamps out I reinforced every cabinet and drawer. I also go around to all my cabinets every trip to make sure the screws stay tight.
Dont give up .thats a test of your love,life, your in this together if you need a up grade get one. You deserve the best when you travel.
Thank you for the encouragement!!
Good luck with your choice I’ll say a prayer for you two
Thank you! God bless!
I’m on my 3rd RV in one year, lol. My first was a new Intel Horizon, so I needed a truck. I sold all of that and have a class C Winnebego. It’s great but too big for just me and my dogs and parrot. Now I’m selling this and buying a used Free Spirit Van. I’m excited, it will be great for me.
For the amount you could get a pre 2009 (quality went to trash from the 2008 market crash and on) class A rig, either gas (get a Workhorse chassis with the Alison transmission for sure) or a diesel pusher you could find nice rigs for around $30-40k and they are solid! You could sell the fiver and the truck and get a little toad to tow behind the rig and you guys would be set! Class A or another fifth wheel… at the end of the day that is where it is at. The two best options and nicest rigs made…
Contact Lippert, explain your situation and see if they can take the parts back and or tell you what models they would fit
Yeah, I didn't think about that. Good call.
Would reach out to Lippert and explain the situation. They are a huge company that seems to be interested in good customer service. They may allow you to return the new parts for a refund. When it comes to major decisions, prayer is always a great first step! 😊
This is the first video of yours I have watched and loved it! You keep it real and still are smiling! We have a 2018 30' trailer that we bought new and had to repair water damage to the slide because the factory installed the bottom seal on the slide wrong and it allowed water to drain into the floor of the slide. We repaired it ourselves because the dealer wanted $2400 to fix it. we repaired it for under $300 and a couple months of our time. It took that long because I was recovering from my 5th major back surgery in 6 years. we are in our mid-seventies but we are going to sell the trailer later this year and buy a 40' class A motorhome to go full time in. We're getting our house ready to sell so we can travel. Keep a positive attitude and live a full life!! we're looking at class A motorhomes in the 2000 to 2007 model years because after extensive searching we know that those years were at the height of quality for the industry and are built better than any class A's until you get into the top price points for class A coaches. we are specifically looking at Monaco and Beaver brands in those model years. we had a class C motorhome rental in the early 1980's and I thought quality was bad then. The new models are just as bad - In my opinion.
Thank you so much for watching and coming along on our adventure! These are all great points. I actually know so many people with RVs from 2000-2007 that seem like they are lasting so much better!
It doesn’t matter anything you buy there’s always things falling apart we got a 2021 and it has been in the shop more than we have had it
Have unfortunately heard this more than a few times 😩
Must get: impact driver to loosen and tighten wheel nuts when changing tires.
Well, you two are funny to follow looking at new RV's.
Have y’all ever looked into cargo trailer (toy haulers)?? You can build your layout from scratch. I’ve looked into both school bus’s and rvs. With a school bus the ceilings are only 6’4 at its tallest point so you’ll need to do a ceiling raise unless your 5’2 plus by time you rebuild your engine your gonna be in pretty deep. Vs if you have something like a cargo trailer and it breaks down you still have the truck while it gets fixed. I’m currently looking into goosenecks cargo trailers I can build from scratch. You’ll spend less money doing it yourself/ the quality of your build is what you want it to be. Good luck y’all!
Look into an Airstream No slide outs to bother with A lot of money for one but last longer . Good resale on them as well
We really in enjoy our outdoors RV. Made in Oregon 👍
I would recommend a travel trailer around the size 28 or 32. It would be both comfortable and easy to travel with and can fit the heavy travel lifestyle you both want to have together. If you want a good deal on a camper look at RV actions a lot of good rvs that are like brand new but did not sell go there to allow for dealers to bring in new rvs and campers.
We have been full time rving for 5 years and I fill your pain. I would recommend looking at an older well made coach. We ended up with a 2007 Newmar ventana and we pull our full size truck with a Harley in the back. If you want a well made smaller trailer maybe a lilsnoozy or big foot. Also an older country coach or beaver even 20 years old is better then any new trailer out there. Hang in there the adventures are always better then the problems.
We converted a promaster cargo van! Our ideal travel is to spend time in airbnbs when we cant use the van. Something to consider!
I’m pretty sure you guys made a reasonable choice for your travel needs. But the questions you ask and struggles with are the same I think most of us go through. Each type of rig has pros and cons. None of them have great quality if you are using them fulltime. For me I think an enclosed cargo trailer converted might be the perfect rig. But that takes time. But you do get to choose the quality materials you want. Keep it up.
Keep Looking
You guys are great! Ditto on all the comments about your spirit and patience. Have been reviewing tech channels and all comment on how most mfg have had substancial quality issues since 2014 . All trying to save money and charge more.. Hoping you will find the new home you deserve.
We just purchased Forest River Palamino Real lite Couples trailer from a private seller. We absolutely loved our buying experience. They spent over 2hrs answering our questions and it was a good deal.
Battery impacts are a must!!
I love the rig you guys decided to go with! I won't say it on here yet since you haven't released the info but I've really been eyeballing that same model here lately. Seems like a quality and well thought out rig.
Haha, shhh!!
@@wildrvlife I won’t say a word lol
I'm back! Was off grid the last month, but just got back home. Missed you guys and your adventures. I had 0 problems with the RV this trip.
Oh that’s awesome!! So glad you made it through with no issues, sounds like an amazing trip, where we’re you traveling?
@Wild RV Life ,we actually didn't have much of a plan but we drove 6 hrs from home. Arriving in a the little town of Pioche, NV. Ended up staying almost a month. We never do that but it was a fun place for us. We have a side by side and love off roading. The countryside is riddled with abandoned mines you can explore as well.
Happy Happy Birthday
You guys make good arguments. Make a person think about the pros and cons of getting starting Rving.
There are definitely two sides to every scenario!
As we move towards our next life change (retirement). We too are looking to get smaller for easier travel and accessibility to national parks. We recently saw the Winnebago Vista 29NP. The only thing I dislike is that it is a gas engine. Might work for y’all too!
Oh I think I’ve seen some of those around at campgrounds! They do seem pretty versatile with the size of them
We bought a fixer upper for our 1st rig a 2006 at 32ft & payed $10k for it. We kept it about a year & a half but then upgraded just in August to 2016 Grand Design Momentum. We understand the struggle of "do you put more money in & fix what you have that's paid off or do you upgrade". We decided to upgrade so we looked all over Craigslist, Facebook marketplace, etc. We found an older couple that wanted to stop full time & bought a house so we got theirs for a good deal. We won't ever buy brand new cause they have tons of issues, also. Buying a few years old means most the kinks are worked out, not all, but most. We've srill had to do a little here & there but no more than our 2006 did. Way less, actually. We couldn't be happier with iur upgrade. We went a little larger with this one cause I wanted the "toy hauler garage" part for my own craft room. Once we get where we're going, we move the side by side out and I convert it to my craft room. Then put it up & load the toy when we move.
Craig is pretty handy and certainly could put new brakes on for a fraction of the cost. I replaced my brakes with new ones from e-trailer and I'm not a mechanic.
Oh yeah he definitely could! He’s changed brakes like that before but it’s just all a lot of maintenance due for a trailer that is already not going to last traveling for many more miles likely
WoW Becareful
Love you guys. Really hope to see you in a brinkley and not a van. 🙏 of course that’s a wish for our own selfish reasons. We have a large 5th wheel and are about 6 weeks away from going full time. whatever your decision, I wish you the best.
Discount Tire is AMAZING!
Absolutely! They are the best I've found so far.
Utah has a thing called makers space to build out something yourself. I think Oregon may have similar.
I currently own a 2015 5th wheel in which we bought used. Just some minor issues so far.
In my opinion you all should fix your 5th wheel trailer.
Another awesome video!!!
That's really awesome that you've only had minor issues so far! I really do think that the one we got was very poorly manufactured.... and we obviously put a lot of miles on it!
Grand Design 👍
Happy Birthday!!!🎉🎂🎁🎈😄
Thank you so much!
I hope you can get another rv that fits you
You need room for the dogs. I love Craig's honesty on the quality of what you get in an RV. We have a sierra 3330 5th wheel. We couldn't imagine hauling it to Mexico, it would fall apart. We got ours from Couch RV. They brought to us, you save at least $5000 on dealers price.
Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳
Just keep using your heads like you do. You two are a couple of smart cookies. Take your time & do what you think is right.....Life will go on, no matter how many 'BUMPS' in the road. ;-)
Rv world in Yuma is where we bought our rv. They are amazing. Good people 😊
they were very nice when we were there!
You guys need to buy a Grand Design! All campers have their problems, but so far I have been amazed how Grand Design has had our back on our Reflection 303RLS that we have owned since new for 6 years! We live in Wisconsin and have traveled to all four corners of the country and the entire Midwest with it. You might want to look at a Reflection or a Solitude if and when you get a chance or even a Momentum if interested in a toy hauler. Good luck at whatever you decide. Really enjoy watching your adventures.
We’ve heard so many good things about Grand Design! Definitely one of the brands that seems to stand out
Try to get your rig appraised ASAP so you'll know if it's even an option to trade in on a new fifth wheel. I think downsizing in your situation would be a mistake but that's just me. We have a 42' fifth wheel and I couldn't see losing any of that space. Love it. But I would trade it in for a new fifth wheel. Maybe a shorter one or even a larger size travel trailer. JMO. Love your videos!!!!
Happy birthday, stay safe on the road. 🎂
Thank you so much!
Change stinks, we loved our 5th wheel 36' triple slides wide body. Got to be too large for where we wanted to go so, we too went shopping thinking a class b, there were just no selections on floor plans. We ended up going to a 30-foot triple slides and love it! Exact floor plan we wanted. Have put around 20 thousand miles on it. still holding up well.
WHAT BRAND DID YOU PURCHASE????????????
Dont give up, you may have to downsize or sonething but your lifestyle is so worth it. This is a big country well worth exploring. We did the same thing, big country go north , south, east ,west. Never give up..
There’s A Plate under the rear axle should be that’s where U put the Jack.
Hey guys, first, we love watching your channel. We, like you, have had to make decisions regarding what type of RV to buy and what fits your lifestyle and budget. You are spot on regarding quality… it’s mediocre at best. We have had a 27 foot pull behind… a 42 foot fifth wheel and a truck camper. All of which fit our lifestyle at the time. We are looking to buy or last RV now that we’re nearing our retirement age. Have you thought about a Nexus/Triumph super C? We were pleased with the price and general quality. Good luck and hang in there!! Mike and Barb
We looked at a couple of super Cs but I don’t think we saw that brand! Will have to look them up, and thank you!
The travel trailers are built to be light and things shake loose. It’s part of the experience.
First of all: you two have an awesome channel. Your Baja vlog pulled me in and now my wife and I are hooked. Most engaging RV content on youtube, IMO.
You asked for reports from others about our RV buying experiences. We found a used Class A 2003 WInnebago Brave 30w last year with 45k miles on it for $30k on rvtrader and we are so happy. Older RVs were definitely made to last (compared to today)... no cheap interior, all wood, and just so much more homey and pleasant than the modern "high end hotel" aesthetic that is just lame.
It was several states away, but we just made a trip out of going to get it and bring it back home. We've since put 4k and three have been some small issues here and there but it's been a dream overall. Highly recommended to go this way :)
Comments like that truly make our day, thank you so much!! I agree about the older RVs, we've talked to a number of people with rigs around the 2005 mark that are still going real strong. They really just don't make them like they used to... Like everything else I suppose! 😅